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Strange Suspense Stories comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Strange Suspense Stories (1952 Fawcett/Charlton) 1
    • INCOMPLETE. Only 14 pages present, only complete story is The Man Who Warmed the Bones of the Dead. Full length spine split (taped).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Edited by Will Lieberson, Roy Ald, and Al Jetter. Terrifying pre-code stories: "The Man Who Warmed the Bones of the Dead!", art by Bob Powell; Housekeeper and furnace-tender Gisetto looks after the heating in a house allegedly inhabited by two old ladies; One night he encounters their lifeless bodies and has to fear for his life. "He Bartered His Head!", art by Bernard Baily; Aldous Forsythe acquires a mythical figurine which provides him with wealth and good fortune; But it comes with the terrible prize of losing one's head. "Explorer's Return" text story by Richard Jonah. "High Wire!", art by Mike Sekowsky; High wire acrobat Vincent Bora is applauded for his feats—except for one stranger; Could he be the man Vincent killed and took over his act and his girl from? 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. NOTE: There is also a 1967-69 series with issues running #1-9 with 12c cover prices. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1
    Strange Suspense Stories (1967 Charlton) 1
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #3859732025
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Edited by Pat Masulli and Dick Giordano. Stories by Denny O'Neil (as Sergius O'Shaugnessy). Art by Bill Montes? (as Mary Poppin Fink), Pat Boyette and Jim Aparo. Three tantalizing Strange Suspense Stories! In this issue: "Yesterday's Monster" by Denny O'Neil and Bill Montes?; "The Sword of Lemuel the Leaper" by O'Neil and Pat Boyette; and "What Primitives These Earthmen Be!" by O'Neil and Jim Aparo. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.